Decadent Chocolate Mousse
          

This chocolaty elegant whipped dessert is simply marvelous.   Your guests eyes will sparkle with the magic that only chocolate can evoke.  Chocolate Mousse is the crown jewel of chocolate. Serve the mousse  in beautiful cut crystal goblets. 

The Chocolate Mousse is topped with fresh sweet whipped cream and some lovely chocolate shavings.   Place the cut crystal goblets on decorated porcelain dessert plates.   Place a large strawberry dipped in chocolate on each dessert plate. Present on a beautiful silver tray lined with an antique lace napkin.  Serve with freshly brewed coffee. 

This rich creamy dessert is the perfect way to end your Holiday meal.  Happy Holidays from deliciouscookies.com.                  

Ingredients: 
Sweet Baking Chocolate-8 oz. 
Egg Yolks-3. 
Heavy Whipping Cream-1 cup plus 1/2 cup. 
Pure Vanilla Extract- 1/2 teaspoon. 
Egg Whites-3. 
Coffee- 1/4 cup strong. 
Sugar- 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons. 
Sweet Butter-5 tablespoons softened.      

Instructions: 
Beat the heavy cream until almost whipped.  Add in the Pure Vanilla Extract and 2 teaspoons of sugar and mix until whipped.  Reserve 1/2 cup of the whipped cream for the topping.  Set the rest aside.  In a small bowl cream the butter and set aside.  Place the chocolate into a bowl and pour the hot coffee over it mixing until the chocolate is melted.  Pour the hot coffee mixture into the bowl with the butter.  Mix until the butter is dissolved.  Let cool slightly.  Separate the eggs.  Whip the whites slowly adding in the sugar until they are foamy and come to soft peaks.  Set aside.  

Mix the egg yolks in one at a time into the cooled chocolate mixture until well combined.  Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg whites.  Then add the egg white mixture into the whipped cream.  Folding all the ingredients together.  Chill until ready to serve.  Place the Chocolate Mousse into crystal goblets and top with a little of the reserved whipped cream.  Sprinkle some shaved chocolate over the whipped cream.

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